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Multiple Choice
Which of the following compounds represent 2-bromo-pentanal?
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Identify the structure of 2-bromo-pentanal. The name indicates a five-carbon chain (pentane) with an aldehyde group (CHO) at the end and a bromine atom (Br) attached to the second carbon.
Draw the carbon chain for pentane: CH3-CH2-CH2-CH2-CH3.
Replace the terminal CH3 group with an aldehyde group (CHO) to form pentanal: CH3-CH2-CH2-CH2-CHO.
Attach a bromine atom to the second carbon in the chain to form 2-bromo-pentanal: CH3-CH(Br)-CH2-CH2-CHO.
Compare the drawn structure with the given images to identify the correct representation of 2-bromo-pentanal.